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embassy in kabul is parts of pakistan security services. -- part of pakistan security services. and reaching nirvana. the legendary rock band is still sound and strong. >> welcome to our viewers. market watchers watched market plummet worldwide. in the u.s., the dow closed nearly 400 points down. the international monetary fund warned that the chances of a global economic recovery are narrower now than in any time in the last three years. our chief correspondent reports. >> share prices have plunged. investors looking at the major economies do not like what they see. >> there is a political crisis, a financial crisis, a banking crisis. >> the numbers coming out of the euro zone over the last few months have been deteriorating. >> households, consumers, and businesses on both sides of the atlantic have been dealt a poor hand years about jobs and livelihoods. ben bernanke and john cliche -- and the head of the european central bank have taken actions. there are significant downside risks. the markets did not like the sound of that. there are real concerns about where the world eco
embassy in kabul is parts of pakistan security services. -- part of pakistan security services. and reaching nirvana. the legendary rock band is still sound and strong. >> welcome to our viewers. market watchers watched market plummet worldwide. in the u.s., the dow closed nearly 400 points down. the international monetary fund warned that the chances of a global economic recovery are narrower now than in any time in the last three years. our chief correspondent reports. >> share...
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. >> how is progress with pakistan to try to deal with the taliban? >> relations with pakistan, as you may know, have not been well since the killing of osama bin laden. that is part of the problem. if you do not have forward movement with pakistan, it is hard to get a handle on this problem. >> across the border in pakistan, if another reminder was needed, the taliban and is claiming responsibility for an attack today carried out in the northwest of the country. gunmen ambushed a school bus, killing five children and their driver. 19 people were wounded. the attack happened near the volatile tribal belt, where militants are active. a particularly gruesome attack in television. after more than two years in captivity in iran, two american hikers may be days away from freedom. that was the word from mahmoud ahmadinejad in a televised interview. he set bail for $4,000 each. will they get out? >> iran says these americans, shane bauer and josh fattal, our spies. the family says the were hikers that took a wrong turn. iran's president now says they will be
. >> how is progress with pakistan to try to deal with the taliban? >> relations with pakistan, as you may know, have not been well since the killing of osama bin laden. that is part of the problem. if you do not have forward movement with pakistan, it is hard to get a handle on this problem. >> across the border in pakistan, if another reminder was needed, the taliban and is claiming responsibility for an attack today carried out in the northwest of the country. gunmen...
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it happened close to pakistan's north western tribal belt, one of the most dangerous regions in the country where al qaeda are said to have their global headquarters. >> there was a rocket that was fired at the bus. it didn't hit before they started firing on the bus. >> already there has been weeks of delays and warnings from elsewhere in europe that italy must get serious about its economic problems. chris morris reports from britain. >> it takes a lot of boxes to safe an economy and 10 million of them roll off the line here. from italy to face an uncomfortable truth. while this family distillry lives within its means, the country doesn't. >> we'll be the example. the first to make sacrifices. you cannot ask people to make a sacrifice when you keep your privileges. we have a very difficult moment. but i believe italy has shown it can survive. >> something that italy never -- some things in italy never seem to change. the economy has been sluggish for years and the dolce vita is coming to an end. >> this isn't just about a few more cuts here or a few more taxesthere. it's about changing th
it happened close to pakistan's north western tribal belt, one of the most dangerous regions in the country where al qaeda are said to have their global headquarters. >> there was a rocket that was fired at the bus. it didn't hit before they started firing on the bus. >> already there has been weeks of delays and warnings from elsewhere in europe that italy must get serious about its economic problems. chris morris reports from britain. >> it takes a lot of boxes to safe an...
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special forces operating in pakistan. president obama made the announcement in a dramatic late-night address to the nation. he said an intelligence tipoff last august eventually led forces to a high-walled compound close to the pakistani capital, islamabad. osama bin laden was reportedly shot in the head in the ensuing fire fight, and his body has now been buried at sea. from washington, d.c., andrew north has more. >> tonight, i can report to the american people and to the world that the united states has conducted an operation that killed osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda. >> it's 10 years since osama bin laden attacked the united states on its own shores. 3,000 people were killed on 9/11, the worst attack on american soil since pearl harbor. when bin laden admitted he'd ordered them, he became the world's most wanted man. >> there's an old poster out west as i recall that said, "wanted: dead or alive." ' he was tracked down to the mountains of tora bora after u.s. forces had invaded afghanistan. b-52's bombed the
special forces operating in pakistan. president obama made the announcement in a dramatic late-night address to the nation. he said an intelligence tipoff last august eventually led forces to a high-walled compound close to the pakistani capital, islamabad. osama bin laden was reportedly shot in the head in the ensuing fire fight, and his body has now been buried at sea. from washington, d.c., andrew north has more. >> tonight, i can report to the american people and to the world that the...
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our correspondent reports. >> this is what large parts of this massive province in southern pakistan look like. submerged by water. all the villages around this area have been inundated by water of the monsoon rains. one aid agency is talking about 4000 villages affected. that is an extraordinary number, but there are problems with access. the roads -- a lot of them have been destroyed. we are talking about 5 million people affected just in the last week. this is just a few of them who have, from villages that had been destroyed to get food aid. sacks of wheat and oil and biscuits given out by organizations. these people are getting some help, but there are worries about people that are trapped. the navy is going out ticket to villages that have been cut off by the heavy rains. another big fear is that you can see that the rain has stopped, but the forecast is for much more in coming days. >> you are watching bbc world news. the first female asian member of the british upper house of parliament has criticized some asian families in britain for having too many children to try increase
our correspondent reports. >> this is what large parts of this massive province in southern pakistan look like. submerged by water. all the villages around this area have been inundated by water of the monsoon rains. one aid agency is talking about 4000 villages affected. that is an extraordinary number, but there are problems with access. the roads -- a lot of them have been destroyed. we are talking about 5 million people affected just in the last week. this is just a few of them who...
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embassy in kabul was quickly blamed on pakistan as the u.s. has taken a harder line, but the new revelations raised further uncomfortable questions from the u.s. and u.k. government who both have large aid budget in pakistan and count it as an ally. david loyn, bbc news. >> queen elizabeth and prince phillip have been greeted by well-wishers on day eight of their trip to australia. >> the nurses were in eye-catching pink, and the duke's eye was duly caught. this is the brand-new royal children's hospital in melbourne, where the queen met amelia, who is 2, and who wasn't quite sure about whether to hand over her poseys. haley and alario, who gave her a book, and who lent in close to hear the queen's thanks. and former con joined twins who were separated two years ago and who are now doing well. it's a hospital with a difference, probably the only one in the world with its own inhouse zoo. the queen met the meerkats, and they gazed back. outside on the streets of melbourne, many had gathered to see the queen ride by in one of the city's signatur
embassy in kabul was quickly blamed on pakistan as the u.s. has taken a harder line, but the new revelations raised further uncomfortable questions from the u.s. and u.k. government who both have large aid budget in pakistan and count it as an ally. david loyn, bbc news. >> queen elizabeth and prince phillip have been greeted by well-wishers on day eight of their trip to australia. >> the nurses were in eye-catching pink, and the duke's eye was duly caught. this is the brand-new...
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fighting floods in pakistan again. a year after monsoon rains swamped the country, there are warnings this time could be even worse. >> in this camp, they have run out of tents. many have to sleep in the open, and more rain is still coming. >> from the south pacific all the way to salt lake city. we go to utah, where the polynesian population is flourishing. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america. top american officials chastised european leaders for moving too slowly on the debt crisis. treasury said -- the treasury secretary, tim geithner, said europe was behind the curve. leaders of germany, greece, and france held emergency talks amid growing market fears that greece could soon default. could they come up with anything new? >> president sarkozy of france and chancellor merkle of germany moved to try to fix the crisis of greece and its debt. they are holding a conference call with the greek prime minister, seeking guarantees. in exchange for further aid, greece would slash its deficit. the fear that greece is head
fighting floods in pakistan again. a year after monsoon rains swamped the country, there are warnings this time could be even worse. >> in this camp, they have run out of tents. many have to sleep in the open, and more rain is still coming. >> from the south pacific all the way to salt lake city. we go to utah, where the polynesian population is flourishing. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america. top american officials chastised european leaders for moving too slowly on the debt...
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monsoon rains have left millions in pakistan needing aid which cannot come soon enough. >> they say they have been stuck in this area for a month and a half, completely cut off. they have received no relief supplies. no food, no medicine, no water. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. it was a deadly attack in kabul which took the life of the former president. burhanuddin rabbani was the head of the peace council trying to negotiate a political and to the conflict in his country. his death is the latest in a series of high-profile attacks. at the time of the attack, he was meeting to members of the telephone in his residence close to the u.s. embassy. >> burhanuddin rabbani was an islamic scholar who became a leading figure in the resistance to the soviet invasion of afghanistan. his home, where he was killed in today's bomb attack, was in the main diplomatic area, close to the u.s. embassy. this is the aftermath of the attack. roads were blocked by police. he was making tw will members of the taliban at the time. one of them had explosives concealed in his t
monsoon rains have left millions in pakistan needing aid which cannot come soon enough. >> they say they have been stuck in this area for a month and a half, completely cut off. they have received no relief supplies. no food, no medicine, no water. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. it was a deadly attack in kabul which took the life of the former president. burhanuddin rabbani was the head of the peace council trying to negotiate a political and to...
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in neighboring pakistan, a deadly attack left at least 40 people died and 85 wounded. the assault took place inside a mosque in the northwest region. a suicide bomber struck. the indian anti-corruption campaign has begun a two-week fast in the capital. thousands of supporters shower time with rose petals as he arrived. the 73-year-old activist was arrested earlier this week in an attempt to prevent the fast, prompting angry demonstrations across india. the financial markets are drawing a sigh of relief that friday is finally here. this week provided no reprieve to the volatility, which has shaken investors. there were further losses in europe. the united states, the dow jones closed down more than 170 points. for more on what is driving it all, i am joined by adam johnson. what triggered this latest sell- off? >> -- we are all in the same boat. think of it in these terms. if there is some sort of natural disaster or around the world, the red cross comes then, helps everyone. other countries come in and lend support. the problem is, everybody is starting to recognize th
in neighboring pakistan, a deadly attack left at least 40 people died and 85 wounded. the assault took place inside a mosque in the northwest region. a suicide bomber struck. the indian anti-corruption campaign has begun a two-week fast in the capital. thousands of supporters shower time with rose petals as he arrived. the 73-year-old activist was arrested earlier this week in an attempt to prevent the fast, prompting angry demonstrations across india. the financial markets are drawing a sigh...
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>> laning pakistan does not help. there is no doubt that the pakistan these have not been helpful. that has been known for quite a time. but the question is how do we handle their on helpfulness. the theater of state travel to pakistan, and then on the other hand, we have these types of reactions by u.s. military that only aggravate the situation. born of the conversation is not what to say to the pakistan aid. it has to be about getting our house in order in washington. how do we need to handle pakistan if we are to meet our goals? >> thank you very much for coming in. and i hope one day i will get you in the studio, and we will talk about good news in that relationship. thank you for coming in. now, to follow we brought you earlier. nests laid has said it will investigate allegations of child labor. this comes after a bbc investigation showed that child labor is widespread in the cocoa farms in ivory coast. campaigners say the chocolate industry has known about these abuses for years but have failed to address them. >> three weeks ago, we found these children cutting cocoa pods i
>> laning pakistan does not help. there is no doubt that the pakistan these have not been helpful. that has been known for quite a time. but the question is how do we handle their on helpfulness. the theater of state travel to pakistan, and then on the other hand, we have these types of reactions by u.s. military that only aggravate the situation. born of the conversation is not what to say to the pakistan aid. it has to be about getting our house in order in washington. how do we need to...
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. >> america is concerned about pakistan. following their success in the osama bin laden operation, people are wanting to the ideas of stopping the terrorists in their tracks. >> pakistan might prove to be the major challenge in the so- called war on terror. the rising confidence of extremist groups is making observers extremely nervous, especially as the country is home to what the jihadists like to call the islamic bomb. the last time the world was jittery about security in pakistan was nearly a decade ago just after the 9/11 attacks when washington developed an emergency plans. we have been told that these plans are coming once again and they are contemplating the country expanding their nuclear arsenal at a time of weakness. these are the images behind the latest attack of nerves, a naval base in karachi. they destroyed two u.s.-made spy planes in a well-executed operation which is believed to have received support from elements within the armed forces. >> the raid on that particular naval facility was unique in this sens
. >> america is concerned about pakistan. following their success in the osama bin laden operation, people are wanting to the ideas of stopping the terrorists in their tracks. >> pakistan might prove to be the major challenge in the so- called war on terror. the rising confidence of extremist groups is making observers extremely nervous, especially as the country is home to what the jihadists like to call the islamic bomb. the last time the world was jittery about security in...
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and pakistan. it is surprising because this is between the two intelligence agencies. >> something seems to have happened. the language that is being used, mike mullen talking about a network that is an arm of the isi. hillary clinton demanding that the government dismantle taliban safe havens. >> that is not a very responsible statement. implies that he is talking about the command and army level and that they are complicity with the taliban. that is a very big accusation. >> you cooperated and worked with the u.s.. and number of al qaeda figures were captured during your tenure. this was the same time that the network amerced and started conducting attacks using pakistani soil. why were you able to stop this? >> the network was quite unknown in my time. >> january, 2000 none, they were responsible for an attack on a hotel, on the indian embassy. >> we held elections and that was the end of my tenure. many times after 2001 when night and the active forces, we had operations several times. >> they
and pakistan. it is surprising because this is between the two intelligence agencies. >> something seems to have happened. the language that is being used, mike mullen talking about a network that is an arm of the isi. hillary clinton demanding that the government dismantle taliban safe havens. >> that is not a very responsible statement. implies that he is talking about the command and army level and that they are complicity with the taliban. that is a very big accusation. >>...
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should consider bombing pakistan. >> they have already bombed pakistan. >> they don't like it, and pakistan. >> a bomb is a bomb, whether it comes from unmanned or manned aircraft. they are agreeing that the bombing as part of the solution. >> do you think they should go further? >> absolutely. if they are going to my soil, if they go to a village to arrest unexpendable taliban fighters, they should be fair and they should do the same thing in pakistan. if they did not attack pakistan militarily, they should stop economic assistance. they should isolate the army. they can feel the heat and play this double game. >> the former afghan intelligence chief there. how should the u.s. proceed when it comes to relationships with pakistan? that is one of the major questions i posed to the former u.s. ambassador to afghanistan. i spoke to him from paris and asked him where the major focus should be done in years after the start of the war. >> the focus has to be on two things. one, getting a regional settlement, particularly between afghanistan and pakistan. as long as there -- if there is a century
should consider bombing pakistan. >> they have already bombed pakistan. >> they don't like it, and pakistan. >> a bomb is a bomb, whether it comes from unmanned or manned aircraft. they are agreeing that the bombing as part of the solution. >> do you think they should go further? >> absolutely. if they are going to my soil, if they go to a village to arrest unexpendable taliban fighters, they should be fair and they should do the same thing in pakistan. if they did...
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in pakistan. he ensured the roth. >> the germany dictator passes off claims of plaguerism 39 years old and handsome. rich, popular. a jumper of political hurdles. also now, a defense minister under fire. finding that long sessions mirror word for word other sources the spokesman said this was absurd. so bringing the charge for opponents that the defense ministry is out of control known as the political survivor. he once went to after gab stan to visit troops. he fuk his game rows wife with him. >> you are watching bbc world news. tens of thousands of people are attending the garjing on nurse. confrontations in libya and reports of at least 24 people that have been killed. who are they and what do they stand for they said we had come from all parts of the society. followers were in the crowd too. as a result of this revolution, the brother hood had emerged. >> i'm encouraged at the amount of women. the regime of the former president. reportedly establishing the outrage. >> i don't expect the govern
in pakistan. he ensured the roth. >> the germany dictator passes off claims of plaguerism 39 years old and handsome. rich, popular. a jumper of political hurdles. also now, a defense minister under fire. finding that long sessions mirror word for word other sources the spokesman said this was absurd. so bringing the charge for opponents that the defense ministry is out of control known as the political survivor. he once went to after gab stan to visit troops. he fuk his game rows wife...
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a support system in pakistan. congress gave president obama is standing ovation. and he was watching from the situation room. we take a tour of osama bin laden to hideout. also coming up in the program, sony says hackers may have stolen the details of 25 million on-line games. and mental deterioration in old age. ♪ the united states says it is closing its embassy in islamabad had done with three other cities until further notice. that is following the killing of u.s. forces of osama bin laden at his complex, a few hours' drive from his love of god. -- islamabad. the president of pakistani confirmed that the operation was not a joint one. we will bring you the latest from pakistan and the u.s. throughout the course of the day. here is this report from our washington correspondent. >> anxious moments at the white house as president obama and his pfizer's watched the operation in real time to catch osama bin laden -- >> we were concerned about pakistan. we were watching and making sure that our aircraft was able to
a support system in pakistan. congress gave president obama is standing ovation. and he was watching from the situation room. we take a tour of osama bin laden to hideout. also coming up in the program, sony says hackers may have stolen the details of 25 million on-line games. and mental deterioration in old age. ♪ the united states says it is closing its embassy in islamabad had done with three other cities until further notice. that is following the killing of u.s. forces of osama bin laden...
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now there is evidence of pakistan support for the taliban. one captured said he was trained by pakistani intelligence, the isi. >> they would arrive at 8:00 a.m. and leave at 4:00 p.m. and they were wearing military uniforms. they had the uniforms of the isi. they would give us specialized weapons training. >> the u.s. was certain by 2008 that pakistan had controlled the gunman who went on the rampage in mumbai. evidence piled up of a secret double game and afghanistan as well. >> our own intelligence was unequivocal in afghanistan. we saw an insurgency that was not only getting passive support from the pakistani army and a pakistani intelligence service but getting active support. >> it was only when the u.s. stock given pakistan tipoffs of impending drawn attacks that the attacks became successful. >> at the beginning of the drone operations, we gave pakistan advanced tipoff of where we were going and every single time, the target was and there anymore. you did not have to be sherlock holmes to put the cost to get there. -- the target was n
now there is evidence of pakistan support for the taliban. one captured said he was trained by pakistani intelligence, the isi. >> they would arrive at 8:00 a.m. and leave at 4:00 p.m. and they were wearing military uniforms. they had the uniforms of the isi. they would give us specialized weapons training. >> the u.s. was certain by 2008 that pakistan had controlled the gunman who went on the rampage in mumbai. evidence piled up of a secret double game and afghanistan as well....
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pakistan here in the u.k. thank you for joining us. let me ask you first about the america terror warning we've had. we're told the intelligence has come from pakistan. what do you know about that? >> well, the united states and pakistan enjoy extremely good relations. and we cooperate on each other on a diligent exchange. when we come to know something, we inform the americans and they inform us if they become aware of something. it's ongoing, and with its that , that it is likely to be an attempt by the frustrated al qaeda to do something. so we have fully alerted pakistan as well as the rest of the world of this. >> how credible is that intelligence, do you know? and how high is the risk? >> well, let me tell you, only something becomes credible when it happens. before that it is always a speculation, so we have to wait and see and hope that nothing happens. >> but how high risk would you say it is? do you have that information? >> well, we have apprised of something and the risk of element is reduced when
pakistan here in the u.k. thank you for joining us. let me ask you first about the america terror warning we've had. we're told the intelligence has come from pakistan. what do you know about that? >> well, the united states and pakistan enjoy extremely good relations. and we cooperate on each other on a diligent exchange. when we come to know something, we inform the americans and they inform us if they become aware of something. it's ongoing, and with its that , that it is likely to be...
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. >> the army seems to be nearly institutional in pakistan for better or for worse. having this kind of criticism of the army, having the army that fall within itself, how debilitating is that for the country as a whole? >> this to stabilizes one of the levers of stability. in the long run, this is a good thing for pakistan, in my judgment, to have the army brought under greater civilian control, more subject to criticism from the public and parliament. those are good things. we should keep that in mind as you watch these criticisms. ideally, the civilian government would take this moment when the public is unhappy about the military's performance, to take greater civilian control. >> we have to leave it there. thank you very much. fomore than 2000 protesters tried to protest the catalan parliament. it was surrounded by demonstrators. they're angry at planned cuts to health and education in catalonia. the british finance minister is the fourth british bank to restructure their businesses to try to ensure the tax moneys are not used again to bail out companies. you ar
. >> the army seems to be nearly institutional in pakistan for better or for worse. having this kind of criticism of the army, having the army that fall within itself, how debilitating is that for the country as a whole? >> this to stabilizes one of the levers of stability. in the long run, this is a good thing for pakistan, in my judgment, to have the army brought under greater civilian control, more subject to criticism from the public and parliament. those are good things. we...
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in the form of our apartheid and our chief of staff level and also -- >> charlie: apartheid would be pakistan, afghanistan and the united states. >> yes. we have this arrangement since 2006 that we have this meeting and the chief of staff -- in other meetings which is one level below. in the surface there is a lot of mechanism for coordination, intelligence sharing, sharing knowledge and thins with counter ied. but recently i think they are all argument that we have increased our cooperation and we are operating they will cooperate from their side. >> charlie: can you win without that. >> winning is there but it will become much longer and more costly. >> charlie: that reminds me of the history of afghanistan. there is this argument that the united states should not be there because the history of afghanistan suggests that it's ungovernorrable. that a strong central government has been and will ever be. >> i think there are times that afghanistan was one of the peaceful countries in their most and it was really much -- >> charlie: but not a strong central government. wardak province among oth
in the form of our apartheid and our chief of staff level and also -- >> charlie: apartheid would be pakistan, afghanistan and the united states. >> yes. we have this arrangement since 2006 that we have this meeting and the chief of staff -- in other meetings which is one level below. in the surface there is a lot of mechanism for coordination, intelligence sharing, sharing knowledge and thins with counter ied. but recently i think they are all argument that we have increased our...
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his father, an army veteran, says pakistan is paying too high a price. >> pakistan is suffering. we are suffering. socially, we are suffering. what's more time we do? -- what more can we do? >> officials here and in washington are now engaged in damage control after the latest crisis in u.s.-pakistan relations. the row has exposed deep divisions between the these allies. it could hamper the search for peace in afghanistan. >> in burma, a pro-democracy leader has welcomed the government's decision to halt -- a halt construction of a controversial dam. the chinese backed project, forcing 12,000 people to leave their homes. there has been public opposition to the dam, leaving the president to tell parliament that the project went against the will of the people. you are watching "bbc world news america." understanding your city like never before, and new project is prompting president to stop and take notice. -- residents to stop and take notice. in australia, thousands of passengers faced delay as qantas baggage handlers stage their second strike in just over a week. the airline is
his father, an army veteran, says pakistan is paying too high a price. >> pakistan is suffering. we are suffering. socially, we are suffering. what's more time we do? -- what more can we do? >> officials here and in washington are now engaged in damage control after the latest crisis in u.s.-pakistan relations. the row has exposed deep divisions between the these allies. it could hamper the search for peace in afghanistan. >> in burma, a pro-democracy leader has welcomed the...
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from iran to pakistan where there is trouble of a different sort, pakistan has said that they are withdrawing from a meeting on security. they are pulling out in protest of a nato air strike which killed pakistani troops. without pakistan, does the conference have much meaning? >> nato convoys at a standstill. vital supplies going nowhere as pakistan's borders remain firmly closed to nato traffic. they margaret our soldiers, says this truck driver. -- they murdered our soldiers. the loss of 24 soldiers at the hands of nato has caused outrage here. pakistan would like their western allies to feel their pain. the cabinet has decided to boycott next week's conference on the future of afghanistan. that will deprive the gathering of a regional player who has some influence over afghan insurgents. the bloodshed at two remote dock post is being investigated by nato and the u.s.. -- the bloodshed at two remote outposts is being investigated. they have to beg their nato counterparts to halt the attack. nato says the facts are to be determined. >> the focus will be to determine the effect of the incide
from iran to pakistan where there is trouble of a different sort, pakistan has said that they are withdrawing from a meeting on security. they are pulling out in protest of a nato air strike which killed pakistani troops. without pakistan, does the conference have much meaning? >> nato convoys at a standstill. vital supplies going nowhere as pakistan's borders remain firmly closed to nato traffic. they margaret our soldiers, says this truck driver. -- they murdered our soldiers. the loss...
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that's how pakistan's taliban has described a bomb attack. it said two of its suicide bombers strike in northwest pakistan training militants. this is about 35 kilometers of pa showa. there are civilians among the dead. our correspondent richard gal pin has this. >> this was the single deadliest attack in pakistan so far this year. the bloodied broken bodies of those caught up in the blast rapidly filling up the local hospital. these, the only pictures we can show. the rest, too horrific. the frontier police crutes had been getting onboard these buses. they were going on leave at the end of their course. >> he says he just returned to his room after seeing his colleagues off when there was a blast. he immediately ran back outside and started collecting the dead and injured. the police believe this was a suicide bombing. at least one of the attackers is thought to have been riding a motor bike. already the pakistan taliban has said it carried out the attack and has warned there will be more. it comes almost two weeks after the al qaeda leader,
that's how pakistan's taliban has described a bomb attack. it said two of its suicide bombers strike in northwest pakistan training militants. this is about 35 kilometers of pa showa. there are civilians among the dead. our correspondent richard gal pin has this. >> this was the single deadliest attack in pakistan so far this year. the bloodied broken bodies of those caught up in the blast rapidly filling up the local hospital. these, the only pictures we can show. the rest, too horrific....
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i know that pakistan as do not want extremism to rule pakistan. none of fighting the united states war. gosh knows the former president of pakistan. reports say the fighting between the security forces has prompted the closure of the airport. thousands took to the streets to protest against the possibility of civil war. more than 40 people have been killed. the president again failed to sign a resignation deal. the judges ruled that the suspect in the arizona shooting that killed six people and critic cleveland the u.s. congresswoman is mentally incompetent to stand trial. he was removed from the quarter after an outburst and one of the move to a federal facility. >> each day seems to bring more suffering to america's midwest. another violent storm killed at least 30 people and complicating rescue efforts. three days after a massive twister ripped through the town leaving more than 120 dead, the search for survivors still continues. crossing the road, a bit of an understatement. drilling to the countryside and oklahoma. >> this is why they sometim
i know that pakistan as do not want extremism to rule pakistan. none of fighting the united states war. gosh knows the former president of pakistan. reports say the fighting between the security forces has prompted the closure of the airport. thousands took to the streets to protest against the possibility of civil war. more than 40 people have been killed. the president again failed to sign a resignation deal. the judges ruled that the suspect in the arizona shooting that killed six people and...
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they criticized pakistan for harboring militants. we have this report from new delhi. >> india has complained about pakistani support for militants crossing into its territory. launching attacks in kashmir and elsewhere. they now say the location of bin laden's i doubt, close to a military training school, proves once and for all that their nuclear armed neighbor is not to be trusted. -- they say the location of bin laden's hideout. >> this shows that militants have found sanctuary in pakistan. as long as they continue to operate freely on pakistani soil, how can i say that the threat of terror has come to an end? >> the indians fear is of another move by -- another mumbai. gunmen attack hotels, a train station, and this restaurant. people remember and they are still angry. >> i hope that pakistan understands that the state cannot stay very long with this policy of not supporting terrorism. the indians have been suffering a lot. >> earlier this year, the two governments agreed to restart the peace talks that the government broke off.
they criticized pakistan for harboring militants. we have this report from new delhi. >> india has complained about pakistani support for militants crossing into its territory. launching attacks in kashmir and elsewhere. they now say the location of bin laden's i doubt, close to a military training school, proves once and for all that their nuclear armed neighbor is not to be trusted. -- they say the location of bin laden's hideout. >> this shows that militants have found sanctuary...
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a pakistan feels very strongly. there is a lot that divides them. if they get talking, at a cricket match like this that to be paid it -- that can be played peacefully, and nancy knew had indian and pakistani flags fly next to each other. -- and at the match you had indian and pakistani flux line next to each other. if that can happen, there is a possibility. >>> over the past few nights, we have tried to define the promise that millions around the globe flock to the united states and whether that promise still holds. tonight, the experience through the eyes of one korean immigrant who gave up his first-person account of what the american dream means to him. >> i came to this country with my parents from south korea when i was 7 years old. i remember vividly that the new york mets had just won the world series and ronald reagan was a very popular president at the time. my. -- my parents. much liquidated their assets. there was a small network of korean-americans in new york city. they had an opportunity on the upper east side, a small grocery store
a pakistan feels very strongly. there is a lot that divides them. if they get talking, at a cricket match like this that to be paid it -- that can be played peacefully, and nancy knew had indian and pakistani flags fly next to each other. -- and at the match you had indian and pakistani flux line next to each other. if that can happen, there is a possibility. >>> over the past few nights, we have tried to define the promise that millions around the globe flock to the united states and...
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it is relying on pakistan to help get its troops out. it is hard to see how they can work together now, the trust is gone grade -- the trust is gone. >> everything depends on which way the americans in the up. next month, they will be sitting at a table talking. the focus will be different. >> if only it were so easy, pakistan still believes it knows what it's best for the their region. there is no end game for pakistan. they are not going anywhere. there is no way around that. >> police in southeastern mexico have discovered at least 500 people piled into truck trailers. most of the illegal migrants are thought to be from guatemala, but some are from india and japan. the trucks drivers have been arrested. on the second day of the historic torre of the irish republic, queen elizabeth has visited croke park, the scene of one of the worst atrocities in the war of independence. british troops opened fire at the stadium killing 14 civilians. in another highly symbolic gesture, she made a wreath. the libyan government to date released for for
it is relying on pakistan to help get its troops out. it is hard to see how they can work together now, the trust is gone grade -- the trust is gone. >> everything depends on which way the americans in the up. next month, they will be sitting at a table talking. the focus will be different. >> if only it were so easy, pakistan still believes it knows what it's best for the their region. there is no end game for pakistan. they are not going anywhere. there is no way around that....
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that is something that pakistan has denied. in the past it says it is fully cooperating, but certainly president karzai will look for more assurances today. >> for all the suspicions and the accusations that have been reeled out over many months and years, in fact, is there some goodwill scope for a movement together in the right direction? >> it depends. if there is those in the pakistani military who still see the world the way that they have done in the past, which is that they want an ally across the border in afghanistan, and if that ally is going to be ultimately the end of the day, the afghan taliban wants the coalition forces leave, and if they remain oriented in that way where they seek to nurture links and protect the afghan taliban, then, really, that does go against what the afghan government want themselves, and so they can't both go in the right direction. but if there is a reorientation of where pakistan stands, certainly the americans are putting a great deal of pressure, then perhaps things can move forward in
that is something that pakistan has denied. in the past it says it is fully cooperating, but certainly president karzai will look for more assurances today. >> for all the suspicions and the accusations that have been reeled out over many months and years, in fact, is there some goodwill scope for a movement together in the right direction? >> it depends. if there is those in the pakistani military who still see the world the way that they have done in the past, which is that they...
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it appears to be filmed in the borders of pakistan and afghanistan. some of the participants appear to have been as young as 3 or 4. >> a young boy says his goodbyes. his little play mates waiting in line. it's a chilling re-enactment of fair welle -- farewell videos made by adult videos. to the tune of a favorite taliban song, he sets off on his mission. he approaches his target, lifting his shirt to show his explosives. then this. it was just sand tossed in the air, but the children play deed show the bomber was successful. all of this was carefully staged. we don't know by whom. it's disturbing viewing and attracting plenty of attention on the internet. >> because they don't know what they are doing. >> children's rightsal activists like abdullah worry about the impact on other youngsters. he says this childs play has a very serious purpose. >> this message is quite clear from this clip. they are making them heroes. and other children and other people should per receive them as a hero and do the same thing. >> that this is a recruitment tool? >> ex
it appears to be filmed in the borders of pakistan and afghanistan. some of the participants appear to have been as young as 3 or 4. >> a young boy says his goodbyes. his little play mates waiting in line. it's a chilling re-enactment of fair welle -- farewell videos made by adult videos. to the tune of a favorite taliban song, he sets off on his mission. he approaches his target, lifting his shirt to show his explosives. then this. it was just sand tossed in the air, but the children...
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. >> interesting because in 2008, india blames elements within pakistan. do you think that there might be a coincidence in these attacks happening just months after the peace talks between india and pakistan started? >> it is inconceivable that india would have any role in this because india and pakistan are now engaged in a dialogue. the foreign ministers will be meeting shortly. pakistan is facing multiple threats. we have had an outbreak of sectarian violence. we know how involved they are. we have a pakistani taliban attack. we are at the point of a new low. the idea that pakistan would instigate a crisis with india at this point is inconceivable. >> what about indian intelligence gathering and security? there has been a number of cracks, particularly since 2008. is this any reflection on the indian authority's confidence? >> there will be questions about another attack in mumbai. after 2008, there were major reviews within india within -- about internal security. in this case, there would be a very close examination of how close that india has respond
. >> interesting because in 2008, india blames elements within pakistan. do you think that there might be a coincidence in these attacks happening just months after the peace talks between india and pakistan started? >> it is inconceivable that india would have any role in this because india and pakistan are now engaged in a dialogue. the foreign ministers will be meeting shortly. pakistan is facing multiple threats. we have had an outbreak of sectarian violence. we know how...
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are coping in the aftermath. -- a year after devastating rains ravage pakistan. one country right and the heart of europe appears to be a new to the currency crisis. switzerland's fanc is riding high and has become a safe haven for investors. >> this is a landscape that has attracted tourists for over a century. this year, visitors are staying on the ground. those that are here are counting their pennies. as the euro slides, the swiss franc rises and rises. foreign tourists find switzerland too expensive. meanwhile, the swiss are neglecting their on resorts in favor of a cheap holiday abroad. >> i am watching the situation with enormous concern. things have gotten worse. jobs and businesses are really in danger now and that is bad for our economy. >> the swiss franc is at an all- time high against the euro. a new study shows that a thousand hotels across the alps are threatened with closure. >> there will be job cuts. there has already been. each of the hotels have had to cut back from jobs. >> swiss hotel owners are looking anxiously to the government for soluti
are coping in the aftermath. -- a year after devastating rains ravage pakistan. one country right and the heart of europe appears to be a new to the currency crisis. switzerland's fanc is riding high and has become a safe haven for investors. >> this is a landscape that has attracted tourists for over a century. this year, visitors are staying on the ground. those that are here are counting their pennies. as the euro slides, the swiss franc rises and rises. foreign tourists find...
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this pro vincal game is being played at pakistan's home of cricket. but there isn't even a singling paying speck tear it. it should have been so different. pakistan was supposed to be one of the hosts of the current world cup. but one terrible day two years ago put a tragic end to that. in broad daylight as they were traveling to the grounds for a test match the visiting sri lanka side was attacked by middle taps, a sign of pakistan's rapidly deteriorating climate. this is where 12 many lisha ambushed. and this is the spot where one of eight people were shot dead. it shocked pakistan and the cricketting world and brought a quick end to international teams visiting this country. >>s the a nation that loves the game. a place where cricket is played by millions whenever they get the chance. >> question. >> there are so many frustrations and problems for pakistanis. cricket is one of our few sources of entertainment. the situation is so bad and we can't have security for teams. >> but they faced another huge blow. the international cricket council found t
this pro vincal game is being played at pakistan's home of cricket. but there isn't even a singling paying speck tear it. it should have been so different. pakistan was supposed to be one of the hosts of the current world cup. but one terrible day two years ago put a tragic end to that. in broad daylight as they were traveling to the grounds for a test match the visiting sri lanka side was attacked by middle taps, a sign of pakistan's rapidly deteriorating climate. this is where 12 many lisha...
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also gripping part of -- this week in pakistan. it is suffering from a cold wave that is also growing part of india. some parts of the country are likely to be in a group of extremely cold weather for another two days. a photograph taken by a philippine politicians moments before he was shot dead has led to the rest of the suspected killer. the district council took a photo of his family outside their house on new year's day. unknowingly, a man raising his gun to fire was included in the background of the snap. the victim's family give the photo to police and they have detained a man on suspicion of murder. many people are on the world have witnessed the first partial solar eclipse of 2011. it is visible from north africa and the west as far east as china. the most dramatic was in sweden, where 85% of the sun was obscured. >> the golden door. this far north, the sun was so low in the sky -- high in this guide was only seen from trees and buildings. -- high in the sky, it was only seen from trees and buildings. >> it is incredible.
also gripping part of -- this week in pakistan. it is suffering from a cold wave that is also growing part of india. some parts of the country are likely to be in a group of extremely cold weather for another two days. a photograph taken by a philippine politicians moments before he was shot dead has led to the rest of the suspected killer. the district council took a photo of his family outside their house on new year's day. unknowingly, a man raising his gun to fire was included in the...
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pakistan was supposed to be one of the hosts of the current world cup. one terrible day two years ago in law for -- in lahore put a tragic into that. yet it was a sign of pakistan's rapidly-deteriorating security climate. >> this is the scene where 12 ambushed a the sri lankan team. it was an attack that shocked pakistan and the cricket in world. -- cricketing world. it is a nation that loves the game. it is played by millions, whenever they get the change -- chance. >> there are some major problems for pakistan. the situation is so bad, and we have difficult security problems. >> the international security council's found three of pakistan's best players guilty of cheating and the have been given lengthy playing bands. -- bans. >> i think there is a political side of it. the young people know exactly what can happen to them. that is the positive side of that as well. >> the love of credit will continue -- the love of cricket will continue. yet the game that is so important for the morale of this nation continues to go through its most difficult times. b
pakistan was supposed to be one of the hosts of the current world cup. one terrible day two years ago in law for -- in lahore put a tragic into that. yet it was a sign of pakistan's rapidly-deteriorating security climate. >> this is the scene where 12 ambushed a the sri lankan team. it was an attack that shocked pakistan and the cricket in world. -- cricketing world. it is a nation that loves the game. it is played by millions, whenever they get the change -- chance. >> there are...
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liberals in pakistan have been reminded how vulnerable they are. some see the assassination as part of growing extremism and a warning for pakistan and the west. there is a battle here. a fight for the nation in crisis. the killing has exposed deep division and heightened fears about where pakistan is heading. >> the militant shiite cleric -- shia clerk muqtada al-sadr has returned. his army fought troops and he was an opponent of nouri al- maliki. an unusual late night statement, the north korean news agency has said there should be unconditional dialogue with south korea as soon as possible. it said north koreans are ready to meet anyone anytime and anywhere. the special envoy has arrived in the region. john kerry is saying he is encouraged by the latest news on referendum on independence. he is positive and wants to see two strong states emerge if there is a vote for separation. damage from flooding is so extensive in queensland it will affect the global economy. the task force has been sent to help the state recover from fundinflooding. one of
liberals in pakistan have been reminded how vulnerable they are. some see the assassination as part of growing extremism and a warning for pakistan and the west. there is a battle here. a fight for the nation in crisis. the killing has exposed deep division and heightened fears about where pakistan is heading. >> the militant shiite cleric -- shia clerk muqtada al-sadr has returned. his army fought troops and he was an opponent of nouri al- maliki. an unusual late night statement, the...
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in most cases involve women with family links to pakistan. a british foreign office is putting at efforts to tell communities that forced marriages are not acceptable. we have a special report now from our correspondent who has been speaking with teenagers in pakistan. >> a place with close ties to the u.k. and some call it a little britain. places like this that hundreds of british teenage girls visit during their holidays and never return. >> wwe have traveled to meet wia team looking into the forced marriages. some girls are forced by their families to marry against their will. this project is trying to change that custom. >> the families are closely knit and is a clan system and everybody feels that marriage should be made by the elders. if somebody says no, then it is considered shameful. so probably that is why people do not want to talk about that. >> they are in coverage to talk > theyhere. the girls read passages from the crown which says marriage must be from choice -- the girls read passages from the koran which says matter which m
in most cases involve women with family links to pakistan. a british foreign office is putting at efforts to tell communities that forced marriages are not acceptable. we have a special report now from our correspondent who has been speaking with teenagers in pakistan. >> a place with close ties to the u.k. and some call it a little britain. places like this that hundreds of british teenage girls visit during their holidays and never return. >> wwe have traveled to meet wia team...
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i think the notion that pakistan-u.s. relations have nosedived, this is not quite our understanding. pakistan considers its relations with the united states as of high importance and significance. one, we have been strategic partners, and we have a process which is called the strategic process. i have recently been to washington, and the ambassador was here on monday, and we have had excellent exchange of views, discussions on all issues, both in washington, d.c., at the state department with the national security council. i think we have been able to get the trajectory reafirpped, and more importantly, agreed to work the trajectory of our cooperation in the right direction. as you know, osama bin laden is history. i have said this before. but it has not been enough. so invariably the question that has been discussed, not put to me directly, but there is a context to everything, and i think we have to see the developments of the right context. the context of osama bin laden is a matter for the historians. the making of os
i think the notion that pakistan-u.s. relations have nosedived, this is not quite our understanding. pakistan considers its relations with the united states as of high importance and significance. one, we have been strategic partners, and we have a process which is called the strategic process. i have recently been to washington, and the ambassador was here on monday, and we have had excellent exchange of views, discussions on all issues, both in washington, d.c., at the state department with...
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not be in pakistan. it could be here in india. it's severely embarrassed the indian intelligence agency, and the government and opposition parties came down hard on the way it has been handled. and people are upset as well. >> ok. we'll have to leave it there unfortunately, but thank you very much indeed. >> the taliban in pakistan has attacked a u.s. consulate convoy killing one pakistani it's the first attack on westerners since bin laden was killed earlier this month. i spoke earlier to our correspondent in islamabad and said it's very dot stop these attacks even when at any country is on high alert. >> there's certainly been an alert. american personnel here are always potential targets. as the pakistan and taliban had vowed to seek revengeance by american forces. there's still some confusion about the exact cause of this blast this morning. it was a rush hour attack against the convoy. the american ambassador here in islamabad believe it was a suicide bomber on a bike as police in pa shower are cont
not be in pakistan. it could be here in india. it's severely embarrassed the indian intelligence agency, and the government and opposition parties came down hard on the way it has been handled. and people are upset as well. >> ok. we'll have to leave it there unfortunately, but thank you very much indeed. >> the taliban in pakistan has attacked a u.s. consulate convoy killing one pakistani it's the first attack on westerners since bin laden was killed earlier this month. i spoke...
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also today, two flights operated by pakistan-state owned airlines have received bomb threats but landed safely. one was found for britain and was forced to make an emergency landing in istanbul. no suspicious items were found. a second plane was grounded at kuala lumpur. the passengers disembarked safely. in libya, the hunt for colonel gaddafi continues and more where when stories are emerging about his regime's last days in tripoli. formal loyalists have been detained since the city fell and some have been telling the bbc that they were forced to commit appalling crimes to defend their leader. >> this is where the enemy is of colonel gaddafi were silenced, a place of detention -- detention and abuse. now, the former enemies hold loyalists here. we are restricted of what we are allowed to film so let me describe the conditions as i walk along the maine corridor. the floor is absolutely filthy, there is littered, dirt, cigarette butts. the cells, they are very very cramped and very very hot. probably about 7 meters by six or 5 meters deep and inside each one there is the best part of abo
also today, two flights operated by pakistan-state owned airlines have received bomb threats but landed safely. one was found for britain and was forced to make an emergency landing in istanbul. no suspicious items were found. a second plane was grounded at kuala lumpur. the passengers disembarked safely. in libya, the hunt for colonel gaddafi continues and more where when stories are emerging about his regime's last days in tripoli. formal loyalists have been detained since the city fell and...
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we didn't do the pakistan raid with 70 or 90,000 troops, we did the pakistan raid with a couple dozen troops. we simply do not need this footprint in afghanistan which again i think will not succeed in transforming that country given the nature of our afghan friends, given the fact that pakistan will continue to provide a sanctuary and given the tenacity of the taliban. this is yet a ste in the right direction but i would have argued for something much more accelerated. >> charlie: what's going to happen with afghanistan. >> we'll continue to do training, you'll see statistics that the afghan forces are getting larger and stronger. the taliban will continue to be pushed back for another year, year and-a-half while u. forces still operate and strength. gradually afgnistan will revert to afghanistan. you'll see the taliban beginning to make some in-roads particularlyn the south and east where demographically we are akin to major of the people. here's the good news, i do not assume al-qaeda will necessarily establish major foot holds in afghanistan. they've been absent for eight or nine
we didn't do the pakistan raid with 70 or 90,000 troops, we did the pakistan raid with a couple dozen troops. we simply do not need this footprint in afghanistan which again i think will not succeed in transforming that country given the nature of our afghan friends, given the fact that pakistan will continue to provide a sanctuary and given the tenacity of the taliban. this is yet a ste in the right direction but i would have argued for something much more accelerated. >> charlie: what's...
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first of all, would britain have undertaken a route rate like that without pakistan's knowledge? >> there are separate questions. one is attacking an enemy commander in the field and the other issue is a pakistani knowledge and consent. on the whole, the u.k. may have taken a different view with relations, except in certain circumstances of belligerence or hot pursuit we would not go into a country without the consent. pakistan is at a difficult country always to be sure to know what is going on. >> in your view, if osama bin laden was not armed, and in the heat of the moment the seals are there and train for that, if he was not armed, is that tantamount to assassination? >> there are two legal principles. one is normal self-defense when you think somebody's going to attack, cause harm, suicide bomb, and they are unarmed, it does not matter. the u.s. attorney general talked about this as being a an act of national self-defense, which is one of the justifications for military action and to directly target an enemy commander in the field. >> we may be more aggressive in the united
first of all, would britain have undertaken a route rate like that without pakistan's knowledge? >> there are separate questions. one is attacking an enemy commander in the field and the other issue is a pakistani knowledge and consent. on the whole, the u.k. may have taken a different view with relations, except in certain circumstances of belligerence or hot pursuit we would not go into a country without the consent. pakistan is at a difficult country always to be sure to know what is...
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a is for america and asia as sesame street heads for pakistan. and the two manchester clubs get ready for a new future which they are not happy about. hello. the french president warns of an explosion. the president of the euro zone is criticizing treatment of fellow euro countries. build as a summit to determine the survival of the single currency. there are meetings taking place left, right and center building on to the meeting in brussels. tim geithner is meeting the new italian prime minister holding a news conference now, and weaver going to listen in. we're just getting the sound sorted out for the news conference. timothy geithner whose been on something of a whirlwind tour urging speed of action and thoroughness of action in reassuring the markets of taking the necessary steps particularly for the european markets being ready to intervene and help where necessary. and the colonel of the franco german plan, a plan which would impose much stricter and semi automatic financial sanctions on those economies that don't stick or attempt to stick
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but in terms of politics as well, india playing pakistan. both prime ministers in the same place shaking hands before the match started. what does that mean? >> that's right. it's a very significant move by leaders because of deadlock that's tpwhn place since the attack in mumbai. the attack blamed on a pakistani group. now they are trying to raise goodwill and both prime ministers shaking hands before the game. they will be -- no one's expecting any major break throughs. they do think a very significant move has been need bridge the trust and break the ice. >> i'm interested in whether they are many pakistan fans around but after the attack on the sri lanka cricket team, that had been taken away from them. are there many fans around watching this with you? >> there are quite a few fans around. they have all gathered at any available television set they can. we're in a market. 10 a couple of shops have placed tv sets in their windows. there are massive crowds around them. very few people at work. everyone trying to get a glimpse of any of th
but in terms of politics as well, india playing pakistan. both prime ministers in the same place shaking hands before the match started. what does that mean? >> that's right. it's a very significant move by leaders because of deadlock that's tpwhn place since the attack in mumbai. the attack blamed on a pakistani group. now they are trying to raise goodwill and both prime ministers shaking hands before the game. they will be -- no one's expecting any major break throughs. they do think a...
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pakistan relations can ever recover. >> anyone who has stepped back from the abyss after looking into it realizes that once again we have very important objectives. >> it is a year until the british show on earth comes to london, will the city be ready? on a live picture to remember. there is nothing new about political gridlock in washington. republicans and democrats have fallen out over something that normally passes on a nod, raising the debt ceiling. out in the real america, there is a great deal of pain over the economy. our correspondent has been taking the route over oklahoma which inspired the john steinbeck novel "the grapes of wrath." >> to the red country and part of the great country to open, -- to oklahoma. the last rains cut gently. >> so begins steinbeck's novel "the grapes of wrath." the events that happened or 80 years ago, but once again america is in the grip of unemployment and oklahoma is in the grip of drought. i'm about to retrace the journey that steinbeck describes. at the cattle market, business is brisk. for the wrong reasons. farmers are bringing their cow
pakistan relations can ever recover. >> anyone who has stepped back from the abyss after looking into it realizes that once again we have very important objectives. >> it is a year until the british show on earth comes to london, will the city be ready? on a live picture to remember. there is nothing new about political gridlock in washington. republicans and democrats have fallen out over something that normally passes on a nod, raising the debt ceiling. out in the real america,...
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here in pakistan. the fury was directed not only at the u.s. but the pakistani government for what many saw as a subservient relationship with washington. this would only intensify with the trauma that soon followed. >> i can report to the american people and to the world that the u.s. is conducting an operation that killed osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda. >> there was a sense of shock that pakistan greeted the news that bin laden had been found not in a remote area of the mountains but in a garrison town, home to the military academy. the world heard he could have been living here for more than five years, many suspected pakistani collusion. >> this has brushed aside the whole record of pakistan fighting along the international community against al qaeda. the largest number of al qaeda operators ever captured in the world have been captured with pakistani help. >> the compound is still standing and it is still sealed off. there are many here who still did not believe that he was ever there and many people will not acknowledge that he w
here in pakistan. the fury was directed not only at the u.s. but the pakistani government for what many saw as a subservient relationship with washington. this would only intensify with the trauma that soon followed. >> i can report to the american people and to the world that the u.s. is conducting an operation that killed osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda. >> there was a sense of shock that pakistan greeted the news that bin laden had been found not in a remote area of the...
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cuts by pakistan oil tanker drivers in protest of the deaths of 24 soldiers in nato air strikes. emergency workers are dropping off supplies of thousands of people stranded by floodwaters in southeast australia. and the controversial british film director, ken russell, has died, aged 84. >> welcome to cairo. the egyptian capital, it's voting day today, an historic day in a country that toppled its leader, president hosni mubarak, earlier this year in a protest egyptians call a revolution. but this process is overshadowed by uncertainty and insecurity. just 10 minutes down the street is tahrir square, where protester are still gathering, saying they don't want to take part in this protest. they see it as a sham, in a country still under military rule. across the nine governments casting their votes today in a protest that will last for months, enthusiasm is high. look at the polling station right behind me at a school. this is a voting station for women. the queues formed early this morning. they're moving slowly because this is, aside from everything else, a very complex voting p
cuts by pakistan oil tanker drivers in protest of the deaths of 24 soldiers in nato air strikes. emergency workers are dropping off supplies of thousands of people stranded by floodwaters in southeast australia. and the controversial british film director, ken russell, has died, aged 84. >> welcome to cairo. the egyptian capital, it's voting day today, an historic day in a country that toppled its leader, president hosni mubarak, earlier this year in a protest egyptians call a revolution....
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mike mullen accused pakistan of supporting the militants next. and in islamabad they say some parties will call for an end to all security operations with the u.s. >> certainly some of the relimbous parties have said that's what they want. they are calling it the biggest ever political gathering to be convened in pakistan. there were talks to come out to end cooperation with the united states. this has just been in the last few days and centered around national security but comes after the comments from admiral mullen. of course the highest-ranking military officer in the united states talking about the fact that he -- the network was what he called a varitable arm of the pakistani intelligence agencies, and really the reaction to that here has been absolutely frenzied. if you watch the media, you feel there was a threat often imminent all-out war with the united states. so clearly the prime minister has called this meeting to try to calm things down and to show the public here that the government is taking this very seriously. >> in syria, the g
mike mullen accused pakistan of supporting the militants next. and in islamabad they say some parties will call for an end to all security operations with the u.s. >> certainly some of the relimbous parties have said that's what they want. they are calling it the biggest ever political gathering to be convened in pakistan. there were talks to come out to end cooperation with the united states. this has just been in the last few days and centered around national security but comes after...
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." >> pakistan says it can be trusted. and there could be a joint interim government in another area. syria opposes crackdown on protesters had been branded as barbaric. they arrested thousands of people. welcome to bbc world news. we will have insight into the u.s. navy seal teams that carry out america's most dangerous missions. and entering the reactor, new video taken by robots inside japan's fukushima nuclear power plant. pakistan has rejected suggestions from the united states that it could not be trusted in advance with sensitive information about the raid to kill osama bin laden. the head of the pakistan foreign ministry told the bbc he felt the american comments were disquieting, but said there was no time to enter into recriminations. first, owen reports from is, bad in the pakistani capital. >> pakistani security personnel guarding the compound where bin laden lived. when he was behind these walls, the pakistan army says it did not know what was happening. pakistan and the u.s. both say that washington did not g
." >> pakistan says it can be trusted. and there could be a joint interim government in another area. syria opposes crackdown on protesters had been branded as barbaric. they arrested thousands of people. welcome to bbc world news. we will have insight into the u.s. navy seal teams that carry out america's most dangerous missions. and entering the reactor, new video taken by robots inside japan's fukushima nuclear power plant. pakistan has rejected suggestions from the united states...
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what desperate times and very little help there and pakistan. not far from here, wall street breathed a sigh of relief that friday has finally come. it has been an exhausting week of volatility. officials have said that they are doing everything necessary to ensure the stability of the system. here is our chief economic correspondent. share prices might have ended higher after a turbulent day but it seems when the worst weeks on the stock market this year. time is running out to find an escape route from the current crisis. there was a somber mood as political leaders spelled out the scale of the challenge. >> there is a recognition that the epicenter of the debt crisis and they have weeks, not months to sort it out and all of the world leaders will be gathering in early november. that will be the moment when we need to seek a comprehensive solution. >> markets are demanding action, not talk for more leaders. heads from the g 20 group of governments are due to meet in early november and there have been calls from david cameron to push for a summ
what desperate times and very little help there and pakistan. not far from here, wall street breathed a sigh of relief that friday has finally come. it has been an exhausting week of volatility. officials have said that they are doing everything necessary to ensure the stability of the system. here is our chief economic correspondent. share prices might have ended higher after a turbulent day but it seems when the worst weeks on the stock market this year. time is running out to find an escape...
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he died in this room in a compound in pakistan. since then, this story of what happened has become more confused and not less. as the story changed, questions have grown over whether the intention all along was to kill them. today, i spoke to the u.s. attorney general who was visiting london. >> y was osama bin laden killed and not captured? >> the operation was designed as a kill or capture operation. the opportunity to capture him ever presented itself. yet to look at the way in which the people who were there conducted themselves. the woman there with him was shot in the leg. the navy seals could have shot her easily in the chest and head of order -- and they did not choose to do that. they were confronted with him and made a determination as only they could have that the only appropriate thing to do was to shoot him. >> why was this legal? there have been questions of whether this was the assassination. >> this is an active national self-defense. he killed thousands of americans on september 11th and profess to want to continue
he died in this room in a compound in pakistan. since then, this story of what happened has become more confused and not less. as the story changed, questions have grown over whether the intention all along was to kill them. today, i spoke to the u.s. attorney general who was visiting london. >> y was osama bin laden killed and not captured? >> the operation was designed as a kill or capture operation. the opportunity to capture him ever presented itself. yet to look at the way in...
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staying in pakistan, 14 people from the same family have been killed over a dispute about land in the central part of the country. it happens in north punjab. here is our pakistan correspondent. >> a horrific domestic tragedy. 14 members of the same extended family killed in the dispute. most of them women and children. >> my grandsons, nieces and nephew. they have wiped out my entire family. two man had been killed earlier in the day in retaliation. shooting indiscriminately and setting them on fire. the youngest victim was just six months old. >> the victims and the attackers were from the same family. the land dispute had been going on for a long time. gunmenesses say begthe waited outside. some survived until the emergency services got there, but many lives had already been lost. >> they inflicted so much cruelty on my mother. i saw it on television. now i am see it for myself. >> feuds that go on for generations are not uncommon in this part uof punjab. but rarely do they erupt in ways that are so barbaric. >> a child dies because of malaria every minute. significant progress is
staying in pakistan, 14 people from the same family have been killed over a dispute about land in the central part of the country. it happens in north punjab. here is our pakistan correspondent. >> a horrific domestic tragedy. 14 members of the same extended family killed in the dispute. most of them women and children. >> my grandsons, nieces and nephew. they have wiped out my entire family. two man had been killed earlier in the day in retaliation. shooting indiscriminately and...